At present, accredited journalists can avail free travel in non-AC buses run by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

Organisations of jouralists have been demanding that the free-of-cost travelling facility be extended to air-conditioned and semi-luxary buses as well.

"The MSRTC is positive about providing free bus travel facility to journalists in all modern and luxury buses. Directorate general of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR) has been asked to provide the total number of accredited journalists in the state and likely expenditure to be incured by the transport department. After obtaining this information, the proposal would be then placed before the Cabinet," the minister said.